November 23rd, 2008 Poinsettias, red in particular, are the most favoured to plant to give and receive at Christmas. How and why this Mexican native became so popular is due to a man named Joel R. Poinsett, the U.S. ambassador to Mexico in 1828. He was the first one to introduce the showy plant which bears his name, [...]
August 16th, 2008 Here’s an annual that we grew for the first time this year. Based on its performance, it won’t be the last! Perennial, grown as an annual in colder climates (hardy to 40F) Light: full sun Height: 28” – 34” Width: 16” – 18” Flowering: mid to late summer Flowers: [...]
April 4th, 2008 Continuing with the annual climbing plants theme, this week’s victim is Canary Vine (Tropaeolum peregrinum) a member of the Nasturtium family. Canary Vine is supposed to be fairly easy to grow but in our gardens, we have had varying degrees of success with it. As a result, this year, it will not be included in [...]
